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Accrediting body decision won’t affect existing UMPI YourPace programs

Accrediting body decision won’t affect existing UMPI YourPace programs

Susan Collins is criticizing a Troy Jackson mortgage. She did something similar.

Ellsworth sees 1st contested school board race in 5 years

Body found off Down East logging road may have been there for weeks

2 accused of selling crack and fentanyl in Bangor

Live updates: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson meet in Bangor for final debate

Live updates: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson meet in Bangor for final debate

Hosted by News Center Maine, the Portland Press Herald and Maine Public, it’s the only debate with a live audience and questions from voters.

Watch live: Troy Jackson and Susan Collins in final debate

Watch live: Troy Jackson and Susan Collins in final debate

by Ethan Andrews

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A long search for a new priest in Aroostook County

A long search for a new priest in Aroostook County

Driver who had 1-year-old inside car allegedly rammed ICE vehicle in Sanford

Driver who had 1-year-old inside car allegedly rammed ICE vehicle in Sanford

Former UMaine hockey player Bradly Nadeau called up by NHL’s Hurricanes

Former UMaine hockey player Bradly Nadeau called up by NHL’s Hurricanes

Deer have built-in detection systems that make hunting a challenge

Deer have built-in detection systems that make hunting a challenge

New Bangor childcare center with space for hundreds of children sees high demand

New Bangor childcare center with space for hundreds of children sees high demand

Bangor may fund an additional emergency warming center this winter

Bangor may fund an additional emergency warming center this winter

Maine hospital faces termination from Medicare due to lack of infection control

Maine hospital faces termination from Medicare due to lack of infection control

A Maine 11-year-old just shot his 1st moose

A Maine 11-year-old just shot his 1st moose

Maine immigrants could lose work authorization under federal rule change, advocates say

Maine immigrants could lose work authorization under federal rule change, advocates say

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Pennsylvania man who killed family had controlled their movements and finances: police

Police say at least 2 were hospitalized after shooting at elementary school, and the shooter is dead

More roller coasters shut down as authorities investigate fatal fall at Georgia amusement park

New Orleans jail worker gets 2.5 years in prison for enabling brazen 10-inmate escape

OPINION

Susan Collins has delivered for Maine veterans

Susan Collins has delivered for Maine veterans

Why Hannah Pingree is the leader Maine needs

Why Hannah Pingree is the leader Maine needs

Public Safety

Worker injured by flying barrel in Maine interstate hit-and-run

Missing Hampden man presumed dead by family and police

Rumford police seek Lewiston man after stand-off with empty apartment

NATIONAL NEWS

Lawyer questions al-Qaida suspect’s competence before USS Cole bombing trial

Car registered to man accused of planning mass shooting was at Hindu temple he targeted, police say

Trump administration advances plan for peptide drugs favored by RFK Jr.

POLITICS

Susan Collins gets the 1st tribal endorsement of her career

Susan Collins gets the 1st tribal endorsement of her career

Bobby Charles levels unfounded corruption claims at Hannah Pingree in final debate

Watch: Maine’s final gubernatorial debate

Live updates: Maine’s gubernatorial candidates meet for final debate

In Bangor, Mike Johnson calls Paul LePage’s race ‘top 5’ in the country

BUSINESS

CMP sues to block Maine law forcing grid participation

CMP sues to block Maine law forcing grid participation

Maine home prices rose in September despite sales slump

An engineer’s 41-acre Maine compound of unique homes he built himself is for sale

$3.5M home tops list of Bangor property sales, Aug. 30-Sept. 5

Greenville driveway dispute drags neighbors into a years-long legal battle

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GET OUTSIDE AND DO THINGS

A Maine hunter just accomplished his lifelong dream with a bow

A Maine hunter just accomplished his lifelong dream with a bow

You can now buy a silencer over the counter in Maine. Here’s what you need to know.

You can now buy a silencer over the counter in Maine. Here’s what you need to know.

Katahdin is closed to hikers for the season

Katahdin is closed to hikers for the season

He waited 30 years to hunt a Maine moose. It was over in 18 minutes.

He waited 30 years to hunt a Maine moose. It was over in 18 minutes.

SPORTS

Struggling UMaine football prepping for Bryant with new offensive coordinator

UMaine men’s hockey puts on encouraging performance against national power Quinnipiac

Cheverus, Lincoln Academy, Maranacook claim state golf championships

UMaine hockey rallies to upend No. 6 Quinnipiac

Quinnipiac hockey edges UMaine

Hermon race track to end season with its biggest payout ever

OPINION

Donald Trump’s Russian diesel deal won’t help the US and must be stopped

A stellar young doctor left Maine. Blame ICE and Susan Collins.

Matt Dunlap stands up and delivers for Mainers, even when he has to oppose his own party

When Maine soldiers needed someone to listen, Susan Collins did

Candidates for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District answer your questions

Bangor’s service-center role deserves support, accountability, and honest discussion

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BANGOR

1 dead and 2 hospitalized after Bangor fire

1 dead and 2 hospitalized after Bangor fire

HANCOCK

Maine town has 100 cemeteries but nowhere to bury its dead

Maine town has 100 cemeteries but nowhere to bury its dead

MIDCOAST

Knox County courts will close during transition to electronic filing system

Knox County courts will close during transition to electronic filing system

PORTLAND

Budget airline will offer nonstop flights to Myrtle Beach next summer

Budget airline will offer nonstop flights to Myrtle Beach next summer

AROOSTOOK

Accreditor suspends any new offerings within UMPI’s YourPace program

Accreditor suspends any new offerings within UMPI’s YourPace program

CENTRAL MAINE

Augusta water district sues paper mills for PFAS contamination

Augusta water district sues paper mills for PFAS contamination

DOWN EAST

Down East man charged with murder makes 1st appearance

Down East man charged with murder makes 1st appearance

PISCATAQUIS

Katahdin is greening faster than any other New England summit

Katahdin is greening faster than any other New England summit

YORK

Maine man allegedly sexually assaulted 15-year-old girl

Maine man allegedly sexually assaulted 15-year-old girl

News

A new Republican ad twists Troy Jackson’s old votes on sex offenders

Elections

A new Republican ad twists Troy Jackson’s old votes on sex offenders

As small police departments in rural Maine disappear, one town is hanging on

Government

As small police departments in rural Maine disappear, one town is hanging on

Maine’s highest court is leaving people in limbo as they wait years for decisions

Penobscot

Maine’s highest court is leaving people in limbo as they wait years for decisions

Here are the 3 candidates running unopposed for Bangor School Committee

Education

Here are the 3 candidates running unopposed for Bangor School Committee

ICE takes over Susan Collins-Troy Jackson debate 3 months after Biddeford killing

Elections

ICE takes over Susan Collins-Troy Jackson debate 3 months after Biddeford killing

Watch: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson in 3rd debate

Elections

Watch: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson in 3rd debate

Live blog: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debate for the 3rd time

Elections

Live blog: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debate for the 3rd time

In Maine’s 1st District, Chellie Pingree and Ron Russell square off again

Elections

In Maine’s 1st District, Chellie Pingree and Ron Russell square off again

Matt Dunlap criticizes Jared Golden in his final sprint against Paul LePage

Elections

Matt Dunlap criticizes Jared Golden in his final sprint against Paul LePage

Blue Hill stops advertising top administrator job but still looking locally

Government

Blue Hill stops advertising top administrator job but still looking locally

Pro-Susan Collins ads accidentally run in Portland, Oregon

Elections

Pro-Susan Collins ads accidentally run in Portland, Oregon

Pentagon clears Bath Iron Works to build another destroyer

Washington

Pentagon clears Bath Iron Works to build another destroyer

Trump officials say Maine ignores Medicaid fraud. Cases are sitting with his prosecutors.

Police and Courts

Trump officials say Maine ignores Medicaid fraud. Cases are sitting with his prosecutors.

What November’s vote means for the future of the Penobscot County Jail

Government

What November’s vote means for the future of the Penobscot County Jail

Susan Collins among 6 senators demanding Trump cancel Russian diesel plan

Politics

Susan Collins among 6 senators demanding Trump cancel Russian diesel plan

The story of how a German tourist ended up mistaking Bangor for San Francisco

Culture

The story of how a German tourist ended up mistaking Bangor for San Francisco

Bernie Sanders rallies with Troy Jackson in Bangor as Senate race tightens

Politics

Bernie Sanders rallies with Troy Jackson in Bangor as Senate race tightens

How candidates for governor would change Maine healthcare policy

Elections

How candidates for governor would change Maine healthcare policy

Fact-checking the 2nd debate between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson

Elections

Fact-checking the 2nd debate between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson

Maine’s 2nd gubernatorial debate is over. Here are some takeaways.

Elections

Maine’s 2nd gubernatorial debate is over. Here are some takeaways.

Troy Jackson has 4-point lead over Susan Collins in Washington Post poll

Elections

Troy Jackson has 4-point lead over Susan Collins in Washington Post poll

Feds release nearly $37M in heating aid for Maine

State

Feds release nearly $37M in heating aid for Maine

Hockey defenseman Isa Parekh finds early success after transferring to UMaine

College Ice Hockey

Hockey defenseman Isa Parekh finds early success after transferring to UMaine